Mezcal Espresso Martini
A smoky twist on the espresso martini — mezcal's earthy smokiness pairs brilliantly with rich espresso and coffee liqueur for a bold, modern classic. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Fresh espresso (cooled)
- 0.8 oz Coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz Agave syrup
- three coffee beans (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with dark chocolate desserts, charred meat skewers, or mole-based dishes to harmonize with the mezcal's smoky earthiness and the espresso's bold intensity.
Instructions
Pull a shot of espresso and let it cool for a few minutes
Add mezcal, espresso, coffee liqueur, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake very hard for 15 seconds to build a thick crema
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Float three coffee beans on the crema
Tips
The smokiness of mezcal adds an incredible dimension to the espresso Use a joven mezcal for a cleaner smoke profile Shake as hard as you can — the crema is everything in this cocktail